NIGP 42562: Racks, Metal, Stationary and Mobile

NIGP 42562 Racks, Metal, Stationary and Mobile (Item) covers metal storage and material-handling racks that state and local governments procure for warehouse, facility, and operational support functions. Recent solicitations show buyers sourcing stationary shelving racks for warehouse operations, mobile racks for storage and distribution, and specialized equipment racks for law enforcement and correctional facilities. The code attracts a mix of issuing bodies: municipal procurement departments (City of Philadelphia, City of Phoenix), county governments (Orange County Sheriff-Coroner, Hillsborough County), and state-level cooperative purchasing entities (Sourcewell on behalf of participating Washington state counties). Scope ranges from small micro-purchase quotes for individual metal racks to multi-year framework contracts supporting thousands of public entities.

Recent activity spans Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with additional coverage through Sourcewell's multi-state cooperative vehicle. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix's sealed-bid IFB for warehouse shelving under a five-year contract with an August 1, 2026 start (IFB260251, due June 1, 2026); the City of Philadelphia's micro-purchase RFQ for metal racks with same-day close (B2627184, due May 27, 2026); and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB for galvanized finished steel pallets with an estimated project value of $70,264.60 and a two-year term (ITB2600197, due April 3, 2026). Sourcewell issued a law enforcement equipment RFP (#061626, due June 16, 2026) covering equipment racks and related items across participating entities in multiple states. Contracts typically include multi-year terms, FOB destination delivery, standard commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.